Home
Specialties
Marriage Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Treatment
Trauma Treatment
Online Therapy
Mediation
Stress Reduction
ABOUT
Blog
Contact

Counseling and Mediation services of Oklahoma PLLC

Home
Specialties
Marriage Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Treatment
Trauma Treatment
Online Therapy
Mediation
Stress Reduction
ABOUT
Blog
Contact
Lake reflecting clouds, mountains_900x600-min.jpg

BLOG

Gary Hardwick
May 13, 2023
Marriage Counseling

3 Types of Rituals That Nurture Your Relationship

Gary Hardwick
May 13, 2023
Marriage Counseling
3 Types of Rituals That Nurture Your Relationship

You can see rituals on sports teams, with business groups, and in families.  Rituals can also nurture the relationship between you and your partner.

Gary Hardwick
April 29, 2023
Anxiety Treatment

3 Differences Between Worry and Anxiety

Gary Hardwick
April 29, 2023
Anxiety Treatment
3 Differences Between Worry and Anxiety

Most people see worry and anxiety as the same thing, but there are some subtle differences.  Knowing these differences is helpful. 

Gary Hardwick
April 15, 2023
Depression Treatment

What Is Persistent Depressive Disorder?

Gary Hardwick
April 15, 2023
Depression Treatment
What Is Persistent Depressive Disorder?

Unlike Major Depressive Disorder, PDD can be present in people who are high-functioning and seem to be doing well.  But inside things are very different. 

Gary Hardwick
April 1, 2023
Stress Reduction

5 Destressing Tips for Bedtime

Gary Hardwick
April 1, 2023
Stress Reduction
5 Destressing Tips for Bedtime

Stress can have a significant impact on the amount of sleep you are able to get.  When your body gets stuck in the fight-flight-freeze syndrome that is part of stress, it can make it harder to relax and allow sleep to happen.

Gary Hardwick
March 18, 2023
Marriage Counseling

3 Ways to Be a Curious Partner

Gary Hardwick
March 18, 2023
Marriage Counseling
3 Ways to Be a Curious Partner

When it comes to relationships, one of the most meaningful things you can do is ask questions that you DON’T know the answer to.  It is a way to express curiosity and wonder about this person you care about. 

Gary Hardwick
March 4, 2023
Depression Treatment

4 Obstacles to Practicing Mindfulness

Gary Hardwick
March 4, 2023
Depression Treatment
4 Obstacles to Practicing Mindfulness

Mindfulness practice may be something that is new to you.  Like any new skill, you may experience some resistance and some obstacles that get in the way of your practice. 

Gary Hardwick
February 18, 2023
Anxiety Treatment

3 Ways to Handle Society Anxiety

Gary Hardwick
February 18, 2023
Anxiety Treatment
3 Ways to Handle Society Anxiety

When these two normal tendencies—anxiety and concern for what others think of you—get out of hand, you can suffer from Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD).

Gary Hardwick
February 4, 2023
Marriage Counseling

Learning How to Respond to Conflict Triggers

Gary Hardwick
February 4, 2023
Marriage Counseling
Learning How to Respond to Conflict Triggers

Once you have identified your specific relationship schemas, it is important to be aware that certain situations can trigger your schemas. 

Gary Hardwick
January 21, 2023
Marriage Counseling

What Triggers Conflict in Relationships

Gary Hardwick
January 21, 2023
Marriage Counseling
What Triggers Conflict in Relationships

One of the common myths of marriage is that good marriages have little or no conflict.  Most likely you know, cognitively, about this myth.  We realize that arguments are bound to happen between two people in a relationship. 

Gary Hardwick
January 6, 2023
Marriage Counseling

Tips For Staying Honest With Your Partner

Gary Hardwick
January 6, 2023
Marriage Counseling
Tips For Staying Honest With Your Partner

The floors of this Relationship House are supported by two columns: Trust and Commitment.  Trust is basically the answer to the question: Are you there for me? 

Newer Posts
Older Posts
Back to Top

1006 24th Ave. NW Suite 100, Norman OK 73069

(405) 863-5570

©Copyright 2023 Counseling and Mediation Services of Oklahoma PLLC | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service